Tymia
A feminine name of uncertain origin potentially relating to the Greek word "tymios" meaning "precious" or "honorable".
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Tymia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tymia today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tymia births was 2000 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tymia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
2000
21 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,442
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Tymia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tymia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 146 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tymia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tymia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tymias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tymia
The name Tymia has its roots in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "tymios," which means "honored" or "esteemed." It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE in the Greek city-states. This name was often bestowed upon individuals who held positions of respect and authority within their communities.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Tymia can be found in various texts, including the works of Plato and Aristotle. It was also mentioned in religious texts, such as the Eleusinian Mysteries, which were ancient Greek religious rites connected to the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone.
The earliest recorded example of the name Tymia dates back to the 4th century BCE, when a woman named Tymia was a prominent figure in the city of Corinth. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her dedication to the arts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tymia. One such person was Tymia of Locri, a philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE and was a student of Pythagoras. Another was Tymia of Thebes, a renowned artist from the 4th century BCE, whose sculptures adorned many temples in ancient Greece.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a Roman woman named Tymia Septimia, who was a patron of the arts and a prominent figure in the imperial court of Emperor Antoninus Pius. During the Byzantine era, a woman named Tymia Komnene was a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the 12th century.
Another notable figure was Tymia Chalkokondyli, a 15th-century Greek scholar and philosopher who played a significant role in the revival of classical Greek learning during the Renaissance period. She was highly respected for her knowledge of ancient Greek texts and her contributions to the study of philosophy.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Tymia throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and accomplishments.
People
Tymia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tymia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tymia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tymia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tymia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Tymia a common name?
We classify Tymia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tymia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tymia was 2000, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tymia is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tymia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tymia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.